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Check the wire which supplies energy for tail lights (the junction between the trunk and the car body). If it's broken it will cause the check engine come on.

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Q: Does anyone know why my rear tail light indicator came on and followed shortly by my check engine light since the rear tail lights and brake lights still work?
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